Plastic surgeons who charge consultation fees are not being greedy–they do so because they personally feel it is in the patient’s best interest, as well as their own. A few reasons that a plastic surgeon may charge a fee:

• A fee removes the potential for a patient to anticipate “Sales” pressure, since they have paid for the doctor’s time already.
• To be compensated for their time and expertise, just as an attorney, accountant or other highly-trained professional would be.
• To maximize one-on-one time with patients. Charging a fee can make it more feasible to take the necessary time to ensure a patient has all the information needed to move forward.
• Having a consult fee is a good way to ensure a prospective patient is serious about pursuing a procedure, which can make for a more productive consultation experience.

RG Plastic Surgery has a consultation fee of $100 for surgical procedures and $50 for injectables (unless the patient elects treatment same day). Skin treatment (Lasers) consults are complimentary.

The surgical consultation fee is applied towards the surgery fee when the patient elects to proceed.

*Consultation quotes are valid only for 3 months after the consultation.

Earning board certification is one of the many ways a surgeon can prove his or her skills and knowledge. Each certifying board has different requirements and measures a physician’s education and experience in their chosen field. Board-certified plastic surgeons have completed at least six to eight years of specific training by an accredited plastic surgery training  program in the United States that is regulated by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Dr. Ramirez Gavidia holds double board certifications as a plastic surgeon and general surgeon.

Legally, any physician with a valid medical license can perform cosmetic procedures. For example there is no law that says an ear, nose, and throat doctor can’t perform a facelift. Board certification provides assurance that a doctor has undergone formal training in the fundamentals of plastic surgery.

Many factors play a role in determining the price point of what you are looking to accomplish through plastic surgery/ cosmetic treatments. A “One size fits all” approach is NOT how we treat our patients. Each custom treatment/ procedure plan is tailored to the unique differences a patient presents. Differences in goals, genetic landscape, time to operate, resources/materials all affect how much your custom plan will cost.

As a first step, Dr. Ramirez Gavidia will need to understand what your aesthetic goals are so he can recommend an optimal treatment plan. To this end, we welcome you to schedule a consultation at your earliest convenience. In your consultation, he will be able to evaluate your specific goals, and you’ll receive a final quote that you can plan for.

Recovery time is specific to each individual and based upon what procedure(s) or service(s) you elect to undergo. For laser skin treatments you may need to plan for social down-time on average of 5-7 days. For injectables (neuromodulators and fillers), there is no required down time. Minor surgeries average 3-5 days of recovery time. Whereas, major surgeries average 7-10 days of recovery time. During that time you may need to curtail your regular physical regimen and possibly take time away from work. Recognizing that everyone’s body reacts and heals differently, your consultation will help Dr. Ramirez Gavidia communicate realistic recovery expectations that you can plan for.

Plastic Surgery does not end the moment you leave the surgery room. Post operative procedures need to be followed to help the body mature to the desired goal aesthetic. Expect to have 40% of the responsibility in achieving the final desired aesthetic. Dr. Ramirez Gavidia and his team are committed to setting you up for success and helping you achieve your goals with these procedures. It is critical that the pre-op and post-op instructions are executed correctly to foster the maturation of your best possible outcome.